VOCAL ENSEMBLE
Our mission
Founded in July 2021 in Montreal, our mission is to enrich the cultural landscape of Quebec and Canada by fostering a vibrant music scene through exceptional performances that deepen the understanding and appreciation of choral music.
We maintain the highest standards in preparing and performing both classical and contemporary choral works, showcasing masterpieces from renowned composers.
CREO is uniquely composed of highly skilled musicians from diverse cultural backgrounds, collaborating to present technically demanding and culturally rich vocal repertoire.
Our ensemble continuously expands its repertoire and engages with new artists, believing that music is essential for a fulfilling life. Through our performances, we aim to enhance the artistic experience of our members while fostering a greater appreciation for choral music.
All members of the CREO Ensemble are accomplished musicians, dedicated to their craft and to the celebration of choral music.
Hasmik Gasparyan
Director / Founder of CREO
As a solo soprano with a robust portfolio of collaborations, Hasmik Gasparyan takes pride in representing and promoting Armenian musical culture while striving to spark dialogue among Canadian communities and contribute to the cultural diversity of Canada. To this end, she has founded and participated in various vocal ensembles and choirs, including the Sanctus and Hayk vocal quartets, as well as the Petit Hayk Armenian Children's Choir of Montreal.
Hasmik has successfully fostered cultural cooperation between Armenian and Canadian musicians. She has had the privilege of engaging the Montreal community in discovering Armenian cultural heritage, thereby creating visibility and awareness among Armenian Canadians about their roots and heritage. Hasmik believes it is crucial to invite individuals to interact, create, and contribute to the cultural development and enrichment of local communities. In 2021, amid the pandemic, she remained true to her values and had the courage to found the CREO Vocal Ensemble.
Lilit Yedigaryan
choirmaster
Lilit Yedigaryan, a renowned choirmaster of the CREO Vocal Ensemble, has over 25 years of experience in directing choirs of various types and genres. She served as the assistant conductor of the Yerevan State Chamber Choir for 15 years, where she developed in-depth expertise in choral conducting. She has also been the choirmaster of female choir "Havatamq" (previously "Ararat"), conductor of Tigran Hamasyan's project "Luys I Luso," as well as a guest conductor for the Armenian National Opera and Ballet Theater, the State Chamber Choir "Hover," and Sergey Smbatyan's projects: "Generation of Independence" and Krzysztof Penderecki's "Seven Gates of Jerusalem".
Her children’s choir at the Alex. Spendiaryan Music School has received numerous national and international awards, including the Grand Prix at the International Competition "Art Music" in Yerevan, the First Prize at the Open Competition Otar Taktakishvili in Tbilisi, the Grand Prix at the International Festival Competition "Renaissance" in Gyumri, and the Grand Prix at the International Festival Competition "Friendship of Peoples" in Yerevan.
In collaboration with Hasmik Gasparyan, she co-founded the CREO Ensemble, which has presented numerous performances since its establishment in 2021 and won the 2nd Prize at the 18th International Competition in Padua. Lilit has also launched an exciting new project with the mixed choir "Unknown Choir" in Armenia.
